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Residents raise rat-infestation and blight concerns; county coordinates with Health Department
Summary
Residents and county staff discussed a rodent infestation near Clarksburg Park; Marion County Health Department is distributing traps and PPE and plans "aggressive eradication" in January while the county's blight program will coordinate cleanup efforts regardless of ownership.
Residents from the Clarksburg area pressed county officials about a growing rodent problem near park and playground areas during public comment. George Ford described ongoing vandalism and a rat problem; county staff confirmed contact with the Marion County Health Department and said PPE and physical traps were being distributed to affected residents.
County staff said the health department had indicated it would begin "aggressive eradication" in January and…
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